Parks Entry Maintenance Worker

Do you take pride in your community and love working outdoors? The City of Hurst is looking for a dedicated and energetic Parks Maintenance Worker (Entry Level) to help maintain our parks, trails, and green spaces. In this role, you will be on the front lines keeping our city beautiful, safe, and ready for public use. If you have a passion for landscaping, grounds maintenance, and building community spaces, this is the perfect job for you!

Current

Title:

Entry Park Maintenance Worker

Department: Community Services

Division: Parks

FLSA: Non-Exempt

When assigned to Aquatics:
Inspects, maintains, and repairs all facets of the aquatics centers, including trash, restrooms, concession stands, offices; follows Texas Department of Health guidelines related to pool operations.

When assigned to Athletics & Park Maintenance:
Performs tasks related to the maintenance and preparation of pavilions, restrooms, and other park amenities, including trash collection and removal. Performs tasks related to the maintenance and safety of playgrounds. Performs tasks related to the maintenance and preparation of athletic fields for practices and games.

When assigned to Landscape & Irrigation:
Basic knowledge of landscaping and plant materials; assists with landscape installation and maintenance. Assists with basic installation maintenance and repair; assists in the maintenance of park and city facilities.

• Basic knowledge of safety rules, City rules, codes, and proper use of safety equipment.
• Continuing ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.
• Basic knowledge of repair and maintenance of facilities such as restrooms, fountains, lighting systems, fences, playground equipment, and pools.
• Basic knowledge of landscaping and plant materials.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation and irrigation repair.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with co-workers.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Previous work experience in manual labor activities is preferred.
• Candidate must have a personal electronic device capable of making and receiving phone calls and sending and receiving text messages. The City incorporates reimbursement for the business usage of the personal electronic device into the hourly rate.
• Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance, reliable transportation, and flexibility to work overtime and weekends.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.
• Upon successfully completing the initial probationary period, the Entry Level Park Maintenance Worker will be reclassified to a Park Maintenance Worker I. Failure to successfully complete the initial probationary period will result in termination of employment.

The physical…